When driving in New Zealand it is highly recommended that you take short term backpackers car insurance policy in case you have an accident. The roads in New Zealand are on the whole good but can be hazardous in places and if you are covered you don t need to worry, besides insurance in New Zealand is on the whole cheap.
The prices for backpackers insurance in New Zealand are cheap generally for a couple of hundred bucks you can get cover depending on your age and length of stay. It is important that you check the policy that you get to ensure it covers non residents without permanent addresses as most insurance companies i.e. bank car insurance policies, will not cover you as a visitor.
